Adnan Januzaj curls the ball past Jordan Pickford to make it 1-0 to Belgium in KaliningradCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Pickford dives but can do nothing against the winger's fine curled effortCredit: Reuters
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Pickford could do nothing to stop the former Manchester United winger's superb effortCredit: Rex Features
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Januzaj celebrates his fantastic goal for BelgiumCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Vincent Kompany cradles his baby after the Manchester City man helped Belgium beat EnglandCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Danny Welbeck and Marouane Fellaini exchange hugs after the Group G clashCredit: AFP or licensors
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Gareth Southgate gives Marcus Rashford a hug after full-timeCredit: Reuters
It means the Three Lions slide into the ‘easier’ half of the World Cup knock-out bracket, but only if they can beat Radamel Falcao and company, then either Sweden or Switzerland would be their quarter-final opponents.
Southgate's makeshift side were beaten by Januzaj's stunning strike in their Group G decider on 51 minutes, but a one-goal deficit should not have been beyond them.
Marcus Rashford missed a great chance to tie up the match, which was saved by Thibaut Courtois.
Fans moaned on social media about the boring football on offer, as the disjointed style of Sven-Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and Roy Hodgson's teams returned and supporters were in a tense frenzy in pubs up and down the country.
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Gary Neville says England fans should be ‘most positive we’ve ever been’ and have chance to reach ‘World Cup semi-finals’
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Fans in London were tense in the final moments of the clashCredit: AFP or licensors
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The reaction says it all for many fans who can't believe England cannot even scrape a drawCredit: Reuters
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Fans in Brighton can't believe it as England cannot fathom a good enough chance to win the clashCredit: Reuters
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This fan cannot believe it as England fail to break down Belgium in a tense second halfCredit: AFP or licensors
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England's players look short on ideas against BelgiumCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Gary Cahill clears the ball off the line after a blunder by Jordan PickfordCredit: AFP or licensors
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Replays showed just how close England were to conceding late onCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Jamie Vardy reacts after hitting the deck in the first halfCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Harry Kane has a jog on the touchline after being left out by SouthgateCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Danny Rose evades a challenge during the first halfCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans gets booked for a rough tackle in the first halfCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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Jamie Vardy chases down the ball as he vies with Dedryck BoyataCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
England fans celebrate in the streets of London after defeat to Belgium in the World Cup
They almost committed a comical early blunder as keeper Jordan Pickford appeared to spill the ball against Michy Batshuayi after falling to the ground, only for Gary Cahill to clear the ball off the line.
While the pressure was off, with England already qualified before the Belgium game, the nation WILL expect a big performance come Tuesday at 7pm, with the game to be broadcast on ITV.
England supporters look anxious after Belgium take a second-half leadCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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The tension was too much to bear for some fans, or maybe it was the beer on offerCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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These fans in Norfolk are not giving up on their teamCredit: PA:Press Association
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Southgate said after the defeat: "I think it's a pretty even game.
“I thought they had better controlled possession than us at times, they had the better chances in the first half and we had a couple of really good ones in the second so it was a good test for us.
"Of course, we have had a double objectives tonight with half an eye on the knock out.
"It was a great chance. The good thing with him and Jamie was they kept working and looking for those openings. It didn't happen for them tonight but we don't suffer for it."
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Nigel Farage shrugs after sporting a Belgian hatCredit: AFP or licensors
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England fans enjoy the atmosphere in BrightonCredit: Reuters
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There is no shortage of enthusiasm on the South CoastCredit: Reuters
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Fans in London get into the spirit as England kick offCredit: AFP or licensors
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Three women enjoy the sunshine and football in BristolCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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The most English-supporting estate in London showed fans watching a big-screen telly with the game on in BermondseyCredit: PA:Press Association
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Rebekah Vardy looks in a good mood after learning her hubby Jamie is starting tonight as she enjoys a pint of beerCredit: Instagram
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Rebekah is dressed to the nines in England merchandise with her partner given the No9 roleCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
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Kyle Walker's girlfriend Annie Kilner has a chat as the WAGs settle down for the big gameCredit: PA:Press Association
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Jordan Pickford's partner Megan Davison gets set to take her place in the standsCredit: Reuters
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Marcus Rashford's girlfriend Lucia Loi strolls into Kaliningrad Stadium to watch her man start for the Three LionsCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
For much of the match, Three Lions faithful belted out "are you watching Germany?" after the world champions were eliminated on Wednesday, but the grins were wiped off their faces after Januzaj's goal.
There had been excitement beforehand at the prospect of Jamie Vardy and Rashford leading the line, but the pair could only combine once to create a meaningful chance.
Prime Minister Theresa May was earlier presented a Belgian shirt by her counterpart Charles Michel, while Nigel Farage sipped beer in a Brussels pub, before locals plonked a Belgium hat on his head.
Fans all over the country soaked up the sun and atmosphere, as the June heatwave struck on a thirsty Thursday night and supporters in Kaliningrad also provided some brilliant colour.
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The England band tune up their trumpets outside the groundCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
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A woman holds aloft and England scarf in the stands with kick-off approachingCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Fans at South London's Flat Iron Square get in a few beers before the England game kicks off in the blazing London sunshineCredit: Alamy Live News
Sunny Brighton beach was packed again, with thousands of supporters watching on a giant screen, as pubs teemed with boozed up workers watching the clash after their shifts.
And in Norfolk, fans at a pub chanted and sang their hearts out, despite being behind.
The Wags, including Vardy's wife Rebekah and Rashford's girlfriend Lucia Loi, could be seen in the stands as they soaked up the atmosphere and eagerly awaited a goal.
Alas it never came. But for England, the show must go on.
Despite defeat, the stats afterwards showed this was our second-youngest team ever at a World Cup, proving young players got some crucial experience under pressure.
Now the slate is wiped clean, Colombia await and the World Cup quest is still alive.
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Theresa May has been presented with a Belgium shirt by the country's Prime Minister Charles MichelCredit: AP:Associated Press
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England fans are once again in good voice ahead of their World Cup gameCredit: Reuters
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England fans turned Kaliningrad into a sea of white and red ahead of the showdown with BelgiumCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
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England fans get set for their side's final group game against BelgiumCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
England and Belgium fans have mixed emotions about World Cup match in Kaliningrad
